MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS NO. 4
5 September 2003
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
URETHANE CATALYST (ISOCYANATES)
MSDS NO. 4 House of Kolor Sales
Effective Date: 05/09/03
Manufacturer:
House of Kolor, Inc.
210 Crosby Street
Picayune, Mississippi 39466
Telephone:
Medical Emergency (888) 345-5732
Transportation Emergency (888) 748-5558 or (703) 527-3887
Product Information (800) 845-2500
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product: Urethane Catalyst (Isocyanates)
Synonyms: none
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Vapor Exposure
(See SECTION X)
Pressure Limit
SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS Ingredients CAS (20癈. mm Hg) (TLV)
(See SECTION X) No.
4. Ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate
Vapor Exposure
763-69-9 1.5 @ 25癈 None-A, O
Pressure Limit
50 ppm-V
Ingredients CAS (20癈. mm Hg) (TLV)
5. Ethylbenzene*
No.
100-41-4 8.5 100 ppm-A,O
1. 1,6-hexamethylene
6. HMDI polyisocyanates
diisocyanate based
0.035 mg/m3-A
3779-63-3 None
polyisocyanate
7. Homopolymer
822-06-0 7.5 0.005 ppm-O
of hexamethylene
1 mg/m3-O
diisocyanate
2. Acetic acid ester
0.5 mg/m3-S
28182-81-2 Unknown
90438-79-2 0.8 None-A, O
1 mg/m3 -S 15 min
50 ppm-V
(STEL)
3. Aromatic hydrocarbon A
None-A, O
64742-95-6 10.0 25 ppm-A,O
as Trimethyl benzene
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Vapor Exposure Vapor Exposure
Pressure Limit Pressure Limit
Ingredients CAS (20癈. mm Hg) (TLV) Ingredients CAS (20癈. mm Hg) (TLV)
No. No.
8. Isophorone diisocyanate 12 Oxo-hexyl acetate
based polyisocyanate 88-230-35-7 1.6 50 ppm-V
4098-71-9 5.2 @ 20癈 100 ppm-A,O 13 Toluene [65]
50 ppm-Aromatic 108-88-3 36.7 100 ppm-A
petroleum solvent 200 ppm-O
0.005 ppm-Skin- 300 ppm-O Ceiling
Isophorone diisocyanate 14 Xylene
9. Methyl isobutyl ketone 1330-20-7 25.0 @25癈 100 ppm-A,O
108-10-1 15.0 50 ppm-A 150 ppm-A,O 15 min
100 ppm-O (STEL)
75 ppm-A 15 min (STEL)
10 Methyl n-amyl ketone A = ACGIH TLV; O = OSHA; S = Supplier furnished limit; STEL =
110-43-0 2.1 50 ppm-A Short term exposure limit; C = Ceiling; V = Valspar limit, TLV =
100 ppm-O Threshold Limit Value
11 N-butyl acetate = See Section V - Special effects
123-86-4 8.4 150 ppm-A,O
200 ppm-A,O 15 min
(STEL)
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
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DANGER! HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. VAPOR HARMFUL. AFFECTS CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM. CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN
AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CHRONIC
EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE ADVERSE LIVER, KIDNEY, AND BLOOD EFFECTS. FLAMMABLE
LIQUID AND VAPOR.
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Health Rating: 2 - Moderate (Life)
Flammability Rating: 3 - Severe
Reactivity Rating: 1 - None
Contact Rating: 3 - Severe
Protective Equip: Fresh Air Supplied respirator for use in isocyanate-containing environments is
recommended. Wear solvent resistant gloves such as nitrite rubber. Chemical splash goggles are
required if splashing is possible. Solvent resistant clothing is recommended as needed to avoid
skin contact. Class B extinguisher should be available.
Work/Hygienic Practices: Wash hands thoroughly after handling product and before smoking or
eating.
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Inhalation of vapors may be irritating to the nose and throat and may cause difficulty in
breathing. Inhalation of high concentrations may result in nausea, vomiting, headache,
ringing in the ears, and severe breathing difficulties including chemical pneumonia, which
may be delayed in onset. Substernal pain, cough, and hoarseness are also reported. High
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vapor concentrations are anesthetic and central nervous system depressants.
Ingestion:
Ingestion causes burning sensation in mouth and stomach, nausea, vomiting and salivation.
Minute amounts aspirated into the lungs can produce a severe hemorrhagic pneumonitis
with severe pulmonary injury or death.
Skin Contact:
Skin contact results in loss of natural oils and often results in a characteristic dermatitis. May
be absorbed through the skin.
Eye Contact:
Vapors cause eye irritation. Splashes cause severe irritation, possible corneal burns and
eye damage.
Chronic Exposure:
Chronic inhalation can cause asthmatic symptoms, headache, loss of appetite, nervousness
and pale skin. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause a skin rash. Repeated
exposure of the eyes to high concentrations of vapor may cause reversible eye damage.
Repeated exposure can damage bone marrow, causing low blood cell count. May damage
the liver and kidneys.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems, or impaired liver, kidney, blood, or
respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Call a physician immediately.
Ingestion:
Aspiration hazard. If swallowed, vomiting may occur spontaneously, but DO NOT INDUCE.
If vomiting occurs, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration into lungs. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician immediately.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse.
Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper
eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire:
Flash point: See Section 16
Autoignition temperature: 464C (867F)
Flammable limits in air % by volume:
LEL: 1.0; UEL: 7.0
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Explosion:
Above flash point, vapor-air mixtures are explosive within flammable limits noted above.
Contact with strong oxidizers may cause fire. Sealed containers may rupture when heated.
Sensitive to static discharge.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide. Water spray may be used to keep fire exposed
containers cool, dilute spills to nonflammable mixtures, protect personnel attempting to stop
leak and disperse vapors.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained
breathing apparatus with full-face piece operated in the pressure demand or other positive
pressure mode. Vapors can flow along surfaces to distant ignition source and flash back.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Remove all sources of ignition. Wear appropriate personal
protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and
unprotected personnel from entering. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Use non-
sparking tools and equipment. Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an
inert material (e. g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a chemical waste container.
Do not use combustible materials, such as saw dust. Do not flush to sewer! If a leak or spill
has not ignited, use water spray to disperse the vapors, to protect personnel attempting to
stop leak, and to flush spills away from exposures. US Regulations (CERCLA) require
reporting spills and releases to soil, water and air in excess of reportable quantities. The toll
free number for the US Coast Guard National Response Center is (800) 424-8802.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Protect against physical damage. Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated location, away from any
area where the fire hazard may be acute. Outside or detached storage is preferred.
Separate from incompatibles. Containers should be bonded and grounded for transfers to
avoid static sparks. Storage and use areas should be No Smoking areas. Use non-sparking
type tools and equipment, including explosion proof ventilation. Containers of this material
may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid); observe
all warnings and precautions listed for the product. Do Not attempt to clean empty
containers since residue is difficult to remove. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder,
drill, grind or expose such containers to heat, sparks, flame, static electricity or other
sources of ignition: they may explode and cause injury or death.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Airborne Exposure Limits:
See Section 2
Ventilation System:
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A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures
below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred
because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion
of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation,
A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details. Use explosion-proof
equipment.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
Use a full-face piece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying
respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres. Where respirators are
required, you must have a written program covering the basic requirements in the OSHA
respirator standard. These include training, fit testing, medical approval, cleaning,
maintenance, cartridge change schedules, etc. See 29CFR1910.134 for details.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as
appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain
eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Opaque or translucent viscous liquid with organic solvent odor.
Odor:
Characteristic odor.
Solubility:
Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity:
See Section 16
pH:
Not applicable.
% Volatiles by volume:
See Section 16
Boiling Point:
165 TO 354癋
Vapor Density:
Heavy Than Air
Evaporation Rate:
Slower Than Ether
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Involvement in a fire causes formation of carbon monoxide and unidentified organic
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components.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological Data:
Xylene: oral rat LD50: 4300 mg/kg; inhalation rat LC50: 5000 ppm/4H; skin rabbit LD50: >
1700 mg/kg; Irritation eye rabbit: 87 mg mild (Std. Draize); irritation skin rabbit 500 mg/24
moderate (Std. Draize); investigated as a tumorigen, mutagen, reproductive effector.
Ethyl benzene: oral rat LD50: 3500 mg/kg; skin rabbit LD50: 17800 uL/kg; investigated as a
tumorigen, mutagen, reproductive effector.
Reproductive Toxicity:
May cause teratogenic effects.
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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m-Xylene (108-38-3) No No 3
o-Xylene (95-47-6) No No 3
p-Xylene (106-42-3) No No 3
Ethyl Benzene (100-41-4) No No 2B
SPECIAL EFFECTS:
Aromatic hydrocarbon A, B - Laboratory studies with rats have shown that petroleum distillates cause
kidney damage and kidney or liver tumors. These effects were not seen in similar studies with guinea pigs,
dogs, or monkeys. Several studies evaluating petroleum workers have not shown a significant increase of
kidney damage or an increase in kidney or liver tumors. Ethylbenzene - Tests by the NTP have shown that
ethylbenzene is a carcinogen in animals. The relevance to humans is unknown. N-butyl acetate - May
cause abnormal liver function. Tests for embryo toxic activity in animals has been inconclusive. Has been
toxic to the fetus in laboratory animals at doses that are toxic to the mother. Mineral spirits - Laboratory
studies with rats have shown that petroleum distillates cause kidney damage and kidney or liver tumors.
These effects were not seen in similar studies with guinea pigs, dogs, or monkeys. Several studies
evaluating petroleum workers have not shown a significant increase of kidney damage or an increase in
kidney or liver tumors. May cause temporary upper respiratory and/or lung irritation with cough, difficult
breathing, or shortness of breath. Methyl ethyl ketone - High concentrations have caused embryo toxic
effects in laboratory animals. Methyl ethyl ketone has been demonstrated to potentiate (i.e. shorten the time
of onset) the peripheral neuropathy caused by either n-hexane or methyl n-butyl ketone. MEK by itself has
not been demonstrated to cause peripheral neuropathy. Liquid splashes in the eye may result in chemical
burns. Toluene - Recurrent overexposure may result in liver and kidney injury. High airborne levels have
produced irregular heartbeats in animals and occasional palpitations in humans. Rats exposed to very high
airborne levels have exhibited high frequency hearing deficits. The significance of this to man is unknown.
Warning: This chemical is known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm. Xylene - High
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concentrations have caused embryo toxic effects in laboratory animals. Recurrent overexposure may result
in liver and kidney injury. Can be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental Fate:
When released into the soil, this material may evaporate to a moderate extent. When
released into the soil, this material is expected to leach into groundwater. When released
into the soil, this material may biodegrade to a moderate extent. When released into water,
this material may evaporate to a moderate extent. When released into water, this material
may biodegrade to a moderate extent. When released into the air, this material may be
moderately degraded by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals. When
released into the air, this material is expected to have a half-life of less than 1 day. This
material is not expected to significantly bioaccumulate. (mixed xylenes: octanol / water
partition coefficient 3.1 - 3.2; bioconcentration factor = 1.3, eels)
Environmental Toxicity:
This material is expected to be slightly toxic to aquatic life. The LC50/96-hour values for fish
are between 10 and 100 mg/l.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste
and sent to a RCRA approved incinerator or disposed in a RCRA approved waste facility.
Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management
options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local
requirements.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: Paint
Hazard Class: 3
UN/NA: UN1263
Packing Group: II
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: Paint
Hazard Class: 3
UN/NA: UN1263
Packing Group: II
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
All Ingredients are TSCA and DSL listed.
OSHA Hazard Class: Flammable Liquid
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Ratings: Health: 2 Flammability: 3 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
Danger! Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapors may cause flash fire. Vapor harmful.
Causes eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Vapor harmful. May
affect the brain or nervous system causing dizziness, headache or nausea. Causes nose and
throat irritation. Causes lung irritation. Overexposure may cause kidney damage. May be harmful if
absorbed through skin. NOTICE: Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational
overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage. Intentional misuse
by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents may be harmful or fatal.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Label First Aid:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention immediately. Wash clothing
before reuse. (Thoroughly clean or destroy contaminated shoes). If you experience difficulty in
breathing, leave the area to obtain fresh air. If continued difficulty is experienced, get medical
attention immediately. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.
Label Precautions:
Vapors may ignite explosively. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Vapors may cause
flash fire. Do not smoke. Extinguish all flames and pilot lights, and turn off stoves, heaters,
electric motors and other sources of ignition during use and until all vapors are gone.
Prevent build-up of vapors by opening all windows and doors to achieve cross-ventilation.
Use only with adequate ventilation. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Ensure fresh air
entry during application and drying. If you experience eye watering, headache or dizziness
or if air monitoring demonstrates vapor/mist levels are above applicable limits, wear an
appropriate, properly fitted respirator (NIOSH approved) during and after application. Follow
respirator manufacturer's directions for respirator use. Do not get in eyes, on skin or
clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Product Use:
Automotive Refinish
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Revision Information:
MSDS Section(s) changed since last revision of document include: 2.
acetate, [65], GAL WT: 10.0 WT PCT SOLIDS:30 VOL. PCT
Contents/Physical Properties for Products SOLIDS:40 VOC: 4.66 LB/GL H: 3 F: 3 R: 0 FLASH POINT:
45癋
Section 313 Supplier Notification: The chemicals listed below with KU-190 HMIS: H2*F3 R1 CONTENTS: PCTBF
percentages are subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 (parachlorobenzotrifluoride), Homopolymer of Hexamethylene
of the Emergency Planning and Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and of Diisocyanate, Hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), PHYSICAL
40 CFR 372. PROPERTIES-- SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.25, COATING V.O.C.:
0.00 lb/gal, MATERIAL V.O.C.: 0.00 lb/gal, FLASH POINT: 109 deg
See Section 2 for Chemical Properties F, VOLATILE BY WEIGHT: 55.57%, VOLATILE BY VOLUME:
52.18%
KU-100 - Homopolymer of hexamethylene diisocyanate1, KU-500 - 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate based
Methyl isobutyl ketone (18.1%), Oxo-hexyl acetate, Xylene polyisocyanates, HMDI polyisocyanates, Isophorone
(13.7%), Ethylbenzene* (2.9%), Aromatic hydrocarbon A, N- diisocyanate based polyisocyanate (13.4%), Methyl isobutyl
butyl acetate, Toluene (0.4%) [65], GAL WT: 8.5 WT PCT ketone (17.9%), Ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate, Xylene (12.8%), N-
SOLIDS: 45 VOL. PCT SOLIDS: 40 VOC: 4.66 LB/GL H: 3 F: 3 butyl acetate, Ethylbenzene* (1.0%), GAL WT: WT PCT
R: 0 FLASH POINT: 60癋 SOLIDS: VOL. PCT SOLIDS: VOC: 4.58 LB/GL H: 2 F: 3 R: 0
KU-150 - PCTBF (parachlorobenzotrifluoride),, Homopolymer of FLASH POINT: 60癋
hexamethylene diisocyanate1, Aromatic hydrocarbon A, N-butyl
Disclaimer:
House of Kolor Inc. provides the information contained herein in good faith but makes
no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended
only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly
trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise
their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose.
House of Kolor, Inc. makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or
implied, including without limitation any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a
particular purpose with respect to the information set forth herein or the product to
which the information refers. Accordingly, Valspar Refinish, Inc. will not be responsible
for damages resulting from use of or reliance upon this information.
Prepared by: Tim Herrington, Color and Compliance Manager, Valspar Refinish, Inc.
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